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44 golfers took to the field to play a "Special Par" event. The winner was a visitor from Goulburn, Glen Matthews who returned an excellent score of +1. The runner up was Graham Moore on a score of -1 by a count back from Derek Hoare and Don Russel on the same score. Minor prizes with scores from -1 to -3 were won by T. Milliken, G. Smith, M. & R. Downey, H. Anderson, R. Kelly, F Pomfret, K. Hush and M. Coffey. Nearest the pins went to G. Smith, R Brake, D. Madden and G. Matthews. The Accurate drive was won by P. Green and the prestigious Bradman Trophy was awarded to M. Birks. Photo Winner Glen Matthews with Vets Vice Captain Derek Hoare (right)

Yesterday, the Cancer Council officially launched ‘Stars of Eurobodalla Dance for Cancer’ to announce the 2023 Stars and Dancers taking to the stage on Saturday 25th November 2023. Stars of Eurobodalla features 12 local personalities, who are learning to dance in 12 weeks with the help of our fabulously talented dance teachers whilst raising funds for life-saving cancer research and those affected by cancer in the Eurobodalla Shire. Stars of Eurobodalla will be in its sixth year in 2023, and to date has raised over $310,000 for Cancer Council. Their last event was the biggest year yet with a sold-out event and over $120,000 raised. This year, Kimmi Saker from 2EC/Power FM will host the local community event with the judges to be announced. Funds raised provide cancer patients and their families in the Eurobodalla with cancer support and information services such as Shoalhaven Cancer Care Centre Accommodation, transport to treatment, 13 11 20 support line, cancer prevention programs, local advocacy, cancer research and offer access to free financial, legal and emotional support. “We are so excited about this year’s Stars of Eurobodalla event,” said Boschiero of Cancer Council’s Community Fundraising Coordinator. “It is such a fun and entertaining way for likeminded business people to come together and show their support of people affected by cancer. The courageous ‘Stars’ will step out of their comfort zone and put on a night of fun and entertainment, while raising funds for their local community”. The line-up of Stars who will hit the dance floor include: · Geoff Hatton – Batemans Bay Betta Home Living · Kimmi Saker – 2EC/Power FM · Jonathon Carter – Eurobodalla Toyota · Rebecca O'Connor – Bliss Wellness Spa and Float · Ashley Bujeya - Bay Pavilions Arts & Leisure Centre · Brendan Sheldon – Nature Coast Plumbing · Thomas Gamble – Arcus Advisory · Anthony O’Connor – South Coast Freight Solutions · Kerry Patterson – Inspiring Start · Nathan Johnston – All Automotive · Natalie O'Neill – Freight Brothers · Jacob Hill - Harris Scarfe Moruya Our talented dance teachers come from Element Cheer and Dance, Stepz Cheer Academy, Dance at Choose to Move, and South Coast Zumba. Each ‘Star’ will fundraise for Cancer Council in the lead up to the gala event and has their own fundraising page where online donations can be made - https://stars.cancercouncil.com.au/event/stars-of-eurobodalla. Tickets for the gala event on 25th November will be on sale this Friday 1st September and are available from the Batemans Bay Soldiers Club, by calling (02) 4472 4117, or online at www.stars.cancercouncil.com.au/event/stars-of-eurobodalla. Please join the local Stars of Eurobodalla Facebook group to keep up to date with big announcements.

No doubt about it - Narooma Oyster Festival delivers for Eurobodalla It’s hard to fathom what 60,000 oysters look like, or a media reach of 4 billion, but there’s no doubt about the tangible benefits this brings to the Eurobodalla during the Narooma Oyster Festival weekend. In a tough economic climate the not-for-profit festival delivered $3.4 million into the local economy and provided a platform to showcase NSW’s own native seafood - the Rock Oyster - to key markets in Sydney, Canberra and regional NSW. Oyster lovers responded in droves, with 9500 attendees quaffing 60,000 oysters during the festival’s 16 hours and filling seven premium experiences. Festival stallholders showcased some of the best produce and beverages of the region and reported bumper sales. Outside the gates, an additional $700,000 was spent on food, tours and retail in Narooma over the festival weekend. Accommodation providers benefited from an extra night’s stay on 2022 figures, with most visitors booking four nights and bucking the state-wide average of three nights . In line with regional tourism goals, the majority of visitors travelled to Narooma from outside the region (82%), mainly from Sydney, Canberra, Illawarra and Shoalhaven. Sixty percent of those were first time festival goers with 98% reporting they would recommend the festival to others. Cath Peachey, Chair of Narooma Rocks, the organisation behind the festival praised the generosity of the sponsors, community and 150 volunteers who support the festival. “Delivering Southern NSW's largest food and beverage event in a small town with little hard infrastructure is not for the faint hearted,” she said. “Ticket prices cover about a third of the costs of putting the event on, so we rely on the support of sponsors, government funding and volunteers to get us over the line and keep prices at the gate as low as possible.” “These results make it all worthwhile and prove just how important this festival is to Eurobodalla.” “The economic benefits are delivered right when we need them as we head into the quieter winter period and the media coverage, an incredible 4 billion this year, helps to raise awareness that our region is a year-round destination with much to offer.” Ms Peachey said the festival is also a driver for the development and promotion of new food experiences and products. This year that included bookable shucking lessons with Broadwater Oysters from Pambula Lake, promotion of new tours with Out of the Blue Oysters and Nar-oo-ma Aboriginal Cultural Tours, barnacle encrusted marine aged wine with Borrowed Cuttings, native foods and the Yuin Cultural Program and a swathe of new recipes from smoked oyster pates to rock oyster po’boys from New Orleans. A collaboration with Eurobodalla Council also saw 800kg of oyster shells saved from landfill, with many of them included in an installation by First Nations artist Megan Cope to celebrate the Sydney Opera House’s 50th anniversary in September. “Oyster farmers are a truly innovative group of people, and that mindset goes beyond growing techniques and estuary care to thinking of new ways for people to experience oysters.” “Oyster Farmers Alley, the producers market and our premium experiences provide a great place for them to test those new ideas and products beyond the farm gate directly to an engaged regional, interstate and increasingly international audience.” Ms Peachey said that the audience includes celebrated chefs, national media and representatives from the food and beverage industry, many who return year after year. “We are so lucky to have support from some of the biggest names in the food and beverage industry,” she said. “They absolutely love coming to Narooma each year and invest their time and expertise in helping us to reach our goals, namely to showcase the NSW South Coast and to drive demand for the rock oyster, our bivalve superstar and NSW’s greatest native food.” Narooma Rocks will now turn its focus to September’s World Oyster Opening Championships in Ireland, where the festival’s shucking champion Gerard ‘Doody’ Denis will compete on September 23. Gerard ‘Doody’ Dennis, Jim Wild (Jim Wild’s Oysters), Greg Carton (Broadwater Oysters) and Jim Yiannaros (Clyde River Oysters) compete in the Men’s final of the Oyster Shucking Championships. In a blistering tie-breaker shuck-off on the festival’s big day on May 6, Doody opened a record 40 oysters in 2.41 minutes to become the 2023 Australia's Oyster Shucking Champion. Ms Peachey will be there to cheer him on and progress a pitch to organisers to host the world championships in Narooma in the future. “We are so proud to host the Australia’s Oyster Shucking Championships each year, and would love to bring the world cup to Narooma.”

A good field of 58 starters managed to finish the event before the rain arrived. We welcomed Bailey and Mel Cahill, Trevor Delaney, three new members of the Delaney family. Another new starter is Hannah Gross, who was introduced by Emily Tugwell a fellow medical doctor. They are both on placement at the Moruya Hospital. A personal best time was recorded by Aengus Delaney, who improved by 30 seconds in the 2-kilometres. Ross Wilson also improved by 46 seconds over this distance. In the 4 kilometres Charlie Jackson improved by 65 seconds and Lewis Gunn smashed his 4-kilometres time by 4 minutes and 50 seconds. It was a special night for David McCann and Steve Phipps. David recorded his 400th Broulee run and he one of the only six to have passed this mark. David’s first run was on 31 August 2011, and he has been a consistent performer and supporter of the event since that date. Steve Phipps achieved the 100-run mark this evening. Steve Phipps came to the event with his partner Kim Young at the beginning of 2018. They were both accomplished Triathletes and came to the event to improve their run leg of this discipline. 2 Kilometres Aengus Delaney 9.08 Trevor Delaney 9.11 Violet Turner 10.00 Arden Shannon 10.18 Charlie Shannon 10.20 Ross Wilson 10.54 Daniel Jemieson 11.07 Bailey Cahill 12.19 Jala Shannon 12.19 Anna Johnson 12.24 Reggie Winter 13.34 Imogen Seidel 13.36 Richie Winter 13.37 Julianne Domeny 13.49 Evelyn Smith 14.05 Karen Harding-Smith 14.06 David McCann 17.10 Nellie Johnson 19.38 Mel Cahill 19.39 Bernie Lambert 21.16 Kim Young 21.17 Michael Lambert 22.03 Steve Phipps 22.07 Emily Tugwell 22.34 Hannah Gross 22.36 James Tangney 23.20 Cillian Delaney 25.10 Saoirse Delaney 25.12 Candice Delaney 25.13 3 Kilometres James Gunn 13.32 Alexis Carver 14.59 William Smith 15.33 Erin Domeny 18.01 Otis Remling 22.16 Aaron Atteridge 22.20 4 Kilometres Nuno Goncalves 15.58 Rob Kellett 16.47 Ben Rosenbaum 17.14 Paige Connaughton 17.29 Jo Edenborough 17.37 Harry Edenborough 17.38 Matt Edenborough 17.39 Scott Carver 17.52 Brad Turner 17.54 Ryan Bissell 18.16 Steven Seidel 18.17 Katharina Birks 18.30 Hudson Rosenbaum 18.34 Charlie Jackson 18.41 Andrew McPherson 18.43 Lewis Gunn 19.28 Sam Bissell 20.25 Julie Davis 21.43 Deb Connaughton 22.09 Dave Connaughton 22.11 Henry Bissell 22.48 Chloe Tangney 23.16 Meg Edenborough 24.56

Fashion waste is real! We each buy - on average - 15kgs of clothing each year then send 10kgs of it to landfill. Well, Eurobodalla Council's sustainability dream-team – Lily and Allana – don’t like it. They say swapping clothes is a sustainable, fun way to get your fashion fix. They’re joining forces with Vinnies this Saturday for a clothes swap at the Moruya Markets (Riverside Park) between 8am and 12.30pm. Bring up to five items to swap – you can take home as many as you brought along. Clothes will be hung up on racks for easy viewing and trying. The swap is for everyone – all ages, genders and body types. Bring nice stuff – clothing you’d gift to a good mate, nothing worn-out, pongy, pilled or damaged. Please, no underwear, swimwear, old pyjamas or overworked gym gear. More details > http://www.esc.nsw.gov.au/.../plant-and-clothes-swap-moruya The always popular plant swap – Council environment staff will give you some lovely locally raised native plants for a bag of your garden weeds – will run right alongside the clothes swap. Twice the trades = double the fun. See you there!

Despite struggling with schooling and being labelled by her teachers as below average academically, Deanie De Boer persisted in her learning journey. Her struggles all made sense when, in her early 40s she received a diagnosis of ADHD. As a young adult, Deanie undertook a business administration course at her local TAFE and in 2010, she began studying Psychology. With a growing family – she now has five sons - it took her 10 years to graduate. Now aged 46, and with her own successful counselling business, Deanie is continuing her studies, this time working towards a Masters Degree in Counselling, an accomplishment she never imagined possible as a child. Deanie is just one of many thousands of Australians whose lives have been transformed by adult education. Inspiring others to return to learning 51-year-old Grahame Neville has worked in the same job in the laundry department at his local hospital for almost 30 years. It wasn’t that he lacked ambition. Grahame was unable to transition to a promoted role due to his poor literacy and numeracy skills. In 2021 Grahame enrolled into an adult literacy course at his local college and went on to complete a Certificate II in Work and Vocational Pathways and Computing for Work. He is now continuing his studies, focussing on development and leadership. He has become a passionate advocate for adult education and literacy, appearing on the SBS series, Lost for Words in 2022 and winning the Community Colleges Australia Student of the Year award in the same year. Sunil Abbott, aged 69, migrated to Australia from India in 2011 with the equivalent of a Year 12 education. He struggled to adapt and had little or no knowledge of computers and technology or how systems and services worked. He had never encountered an EFTPOS machine for example and had to go about learning basic skills that others take for granted. Sunil now runs two busy restaurants, yet, despite his demanding work, he makes time for learning and has undertaken many courses at his local community education centre. Now a prominent leader in his community, he helped establish a local platform that promotes learning and social connections for older people. His commitment to lifelong learning has earned him numerous awards and positions on various councils and representative bodies. He says that he has learned more in the past 12 years here in Australia than in his entire time in India and he feels happy to be in an environment that encourages learning at any age. Using new skills to support others 34-year-old Trudy Shan Walder left school at the beginning of Year 11. At the age of 29, as part of her recovery from domestic violence and significant injuries which will remain throughout her life, she enrolled into an Aged and Disability Care program in her local community college. Despite the obstacles she faced, Trudy pushed through to pursue learning and she earned the nickname, “Dr Trudy” for her fervour. In 2019, Trudy undertook Foundation Studies and later enrolled in Psychology at the University of South Australia. She also learned to play the saxophone and joined a local band, with which she now performs. Trudy plans to finish her psychology course next year and hopes to work in education to support students pursuing their own learning goals. Terrence Lennon-Wingfield, now 28, grew up in Ceduna, nearly 800 kilometres from Adelaide. He was often absent from school, due to illness and when he did attend, other kids made life difficult. He made it to high school but dropped out because he lacked the basic skills needed for reading and writing. Terrence found odd jobs in-between stretches of unemployment but his literacy skills held him back. Reading text messages, filling out job applications or dealing with everyday paperwork was a struggle. In 2020, tired of relying on others to do his reading for him, he enrolled in a course at his local Aboriginal College to improve his literacy and numeracy and discovered a taste for learning. With a new sense of empowerment, he completed basic infection control training and became a volunteer Covid19 Marshall during the height of the pandemic. Last year, Terrence enrolled in the University of Adelaide's Preparatory Program, with his sights set on higher education. He is now doing theological studies in Sydney and following his passion for supporting his community by working as a youth pastor at the Living Water Community Church in Redfern. Belinda Flavel, now 42 years old and a single mum to her 6 year old daughter started university at the age of 35. She didn’t finish year 10, because a horse riding accident left her in a coma for 2 weeks and with short term memory loss and loss of movement which required many months of rehabilitation. Following her recovery, Belinda started working in retail, then as a bookkeeper. During this time she struggled with her mental health, depression and alcoholism. She eventually completed certificates at TAFE in bookkeeping, OHS and computing and at the age of 31, discovered her passion for helping people. She then went on to complete a Diploma of Community Services and from there, she nervously stepped into university. It took Belinda almost 8 years to complete her Social Work degree, as she continued to raise her daughter and conquer the challenges of alcoholism (including spending 8 months in rehab). She then returned to study, displaying immense determination and strength. Since she graduated as a social worker, Belinda has followed her passion for mental health and addiction support and established a counselling practice that combines equine assisted therapy and play therapy for people of all ages. Millions of Australians struggle with basic literacy and numeracy skills It’s estimated that around 44% of Australians don’t have the literacy skills needed to successfully navigate everyday life, i.e., tasks like reading food and medicine labels, filling in bank forms, applying for a driver’s licence and signing rental agreements. The last comprehensive study of literacy in Australia, conducted by the OECD in 2012 put the low literacy level figure at 3 million people, but no up-to-date data currently exists. President of Adult Learning Australia, Kathleen Priestly says, “People with low literacy and numeracy skills can struggle with essential tasks that the rest of us take for granted and they are also likely to feel high levels of shame and powerlessness, which can lead to social isolation. We are encouraging people who might have given up on learning for any reason at all to have another go, no matter their background, previous education level and age. The rewards can be profound.” Adult Learners Week, which runs from 1 – 8 September is a UNESCO initiative supported in Australia by the Commonwealth Government and run each year by Adult Learning Australia, the national peak body for adult and community education. This year’s theme — It's Never Too Late — is a reminder that returning to learning at any age and stage can make a profound difference to one’s life. See more here. Hundreds of events and activities are held around Australia at adult learning centres and online to promote the benefits of adult education and lifelong learning. Learning centres include neighbourhood houses, community centres, libraries, local governments, Aboriginal learning cooperatives, employers, not-for-profit organisations, workplaces, men’s sheds, U3As, community colleges, TAFE colleges and universities. Regardless of your previous education level, re-engaging with learning can offer life-changing opportunities, from the thrill of discovering hidden talents and the satisfaction of learning new skills to the excitement of imagining and embarking on a new and different future.

The NSW Government is planning to transform under-utilised government land at Bega’s former TAFE site into a new 97 dwelling diverse housing project with 30 per cent of the homes to include much needed social and affordable housing. A new Bega TAFE facility was opened in late 2021, meaning there will be no impact on Tertiary Education in the area as a consequence of this acquisition. This is part of the government’s plan to help ease the ongoing housing crisis by unlocking surplus government land that can be repurposed to create more housing supply across the state. The NSW Government is today announcing: Subject to planning approval, almost eight hectares of NSW Government-owned land at Barrack Street in Bega, already zoned for residential use will be redeveloped by NSW Land and Housing Corporation (LAHC) to provide about 97 new social, affordable, and private homes. The mixed tenure development proposes to deliver approximately eight affordable homes, 65 private homes, and 24 social homes, including a 20-unit complex specifically designed for senior social housing residents to meet the needs of this growing cohort of the community. It will create a modern, diverse community that is close to key amenities and deliver new infrastructure including, roads and footpaths that deliver positive social and economic outcomes for the Bega community. Bega is currently experiencing a housing shortage with the social housing priority waitlist increasing 56 percent in the 12 months to June 2023. Bega also has one of the lowest rental vacancy rates in all of NSW at just 0.24 per cent. The NSW Government is committed to easing the housing pressures faced across NSW and have already taken immediate action including: · Implemented planning reforms to expedite the delivery of more housing as building more homes is essential to reducing homelessness; · Extended temporary accommodation from an initial period of two days to seven days; · Removed the 28-day cap ensuring vulnerable people are able to access support when they need it most; · Increased the cash assets limit from $1,000 to $5,000 when assessing eligibility for Temporary Accommodation; · Removed the cash asset limit assessment entirely for people escaping domestic and family violence; · Extended Specialist Homelessness Services contracts for two years, to 30 June 2026; · Delivering more · Appointed a Rental Commissioner to work with us in designing and implementing changes that rebalance the rental market, making it fairer and more modern; and · Put a 12-month freeze on the requirement for people in temporary accommodation to complete a Rental Diary, while the scheme is reviewed. Premier of New South Wales, Chris Minns said: “We have a housing crisis in New South Wales and it is on all of us to work together to address the challenges. “Part of that challenge is the lack of supply. “Today’s announcement is an important step towards unlocking supply to deliver housing relief in regional NSW.” Also attending the announcement Deputy Premier and Minister Skills, TAFE and Tertiary Education Prue Car said: “There is a shared responsibility across government to tackle our housing crisis and we will continue to identify government-owned land, including former TAFE sites, that help meet that demand. It is an opportunity to transform these sites into crucial housing. “We would never reduce access to education facilities to deliver this. The NSW Government has already opened the Connected Learning Centre and a Multi Trades Hub in Bega managed by TAFE NSW.” The Minister for Housing and Homelessness Rose Jackson added: “The scale of the challenge to resolve the housing crisis across the state is massive so if there’s an opportunity to deliver more housing, especially social and affordable homes - we will take it. “There are simply not enough houses for the people who live and work here. We welcome innovative solutions to deliver more housing and will continue to work across the board to find more opportunities just like this one. “This development will also create a senior’s living complex which will provide fit for purpose social housing for our aging community. These modern homes will include well-located 1- and 2-bedroom units, will be easier to maintain and more economical to run. Local Member for Bega, Dr Michael Holland said: “Bega has one of the lowest rental vacancy rates in the state and as the social housing waitlist continues to increase we must do everything we can to support the Bega community and part of that work means delivering more homes. “Not only will the development deliver more housing, it will also create 55 more local jobs during its construction.” Above: Chris Minns, Premier of New South Wales, Michael Holland, Member for Bega, Kristy McBain, Federal Minister for Regional Development and Member for Eden-Monaro and Rose Jackson, Minister for Housing were in Bega today, to announce NSW Government plans to transform Bega’s former TAFE site into a new 97 dwelling diverse housing project with 30 per cent of the homes to include much needed social and affordable housing.

Confidence coach Lunaria Gaia is back at Eurobodalla Libraries this September. Ms Gaia is running workshops to teach both teenagers and carers how to cultivate self-confidence in today’s world. Library Coordinator Samantha Fenton looked forward to another talk from Ms Gaia, but this time it’ll be focussed on teens. “She was brilliant at past women’s events we’ve held, where she referred to her own experiences and inspired everyone in the room,” Ms Fenton said. “Bring friends, fellow parents, teens and tweens – ages above 12 are recommended – to this interactive session where Luna will deliver top tips on navigating those tricky coming-of-age years.” Ms Gaia is a podcast host, certified life coach and author of Perfectly Imperfect – Your Complete Guide to Loving Yourself and Loving Your Body. During her talks, Ms Gaia will help participants learn how to love themselves, see their greatness and accept who they are. Bookings for the 1.5 hour sessions are essential through the libraries' event webpage or contact Moruya Library on 4474 1333. Sessions are: Batemans Bay Library on Monday 4 September, 4pm – 5.30pm. Moruya Library on Thursday 7 September, 4pm – 5.30pm. Narooma Library on Tuesday 12 September, 4pm – 5.30pm Above: Book online for an inspirational talk with speaker, author and confidence coach Lunaria Gaia.

Two new Marine Rescue vessels have been commissioned at a ceremony at Merimbula today ahead of what is expected to be a busy boating season. The NSW Government’s $1.43 million investment in Merimbula 31 and Merimbula 20, as well as an upgrade to the local wharf, supports the vital, life-saving work of Marine Rescue NSW volunteers. In the past year, Marine Rescue Merimbula volunteers kept watch for the safe return of close to 3,000 boaters and completed 29 rescue missions, including 27 emergency situations. Manufactured in NSW, the boats have powerful Suzuki outboard twin engines and a specialist Raymarine suite of maritime navigation equipment to get rescue crews quickly and safely where they are needed when vital seconds count. The upgraded Marine Rescue NSW wharf will help volunteers access the vessels safely and securely. Merimbula 20 will primarily assist boaters on Merimbula Lake and closer to shore while the larger Merimbula 31 can quickly deploy up to thirty nautical miles out to sea to rescue boaters. Volunteer crew members at Marine Rescue Merimbula have been fully trained on the operation of the new vessel and are equipped to respond to boaters in need. All boaters are encouraged to log on and log off with Marine Rescue NSW either using the free Marine Rescue app or via VHF channel 16. Premier of New South Wales, Chris Minns, said “These outstanding rescue vessels and upgraded facilities are a valuable investment in the safety of Merimbula’s active local boating community and the many boaters visiting our stunning Sapphire Coast.” “Marine Rescue’s mission of saving lives on the water is only possible with the dedication of volunteers like the members of the Merimbula unit, who can now launch the latest in search and rescue vessels when they come to the community’s aid.” “These vessels have improved handling and manoeuvrability, allowing crews to operate more safely for longer periods and in a wider range of weather and conditions.” Member for Bega, Dr Michael Holland, also attending the announcement said: “The new rescue vessels are a much-welcomed asset for the community.” “Boaters at Merimbula can be confident that these state-of-the-art vessels are at the ready should they run into trouble.” “Using the service by logging on and off through the Marine Rescue NSW app or VHF Channel 16 ensures that a search will be initiated for boaters who don’t return from a voyage as planned.” Also present was Marine Rescue NSW Commissioner Alex Barrell saying: “These replacement rescue boats were designed and built to meet demanding local operating conditions and will be a reassuring presence for locals and visitors alike.” “Marine Rescue NSW values the ongoing support of the NSW Government. Without it we would not be able to provide our world-class rescue capability to the boating community.” “I would like to thank Marine Rescue Merimbula Unit Commander William Blakeman and the local community for their fundraising efforts to contribute 20 per cent of the cost of the new vessels, which are a significant improvement over the unit’s former rescue boats.” MB31

THE TROLLEYS By SARAH WEST. What happens if you inherit a world where you aren’t safe? What do you need to survive? Who will save us if we can’t save ourselves? The Trolleys are a gang of 6 living on the outskirts of the city. They need their light jars to survive the dangerous place they live in but heir lights are fading fast and no one knows why. It’s up to Savage Kim and her gang to embark on a dangerous journey to figure it out. All they know is they don’t have much time and if they fail they too will disappear. They will become dusters. The cast of The Trolleys by Sarah West are well into the rehearsal process and are exploring their scenes and characters in readiness to present their work on stage in Nov. There will be two special matinee performances for our schools on Wed 15th and Wed 22nd Nov. This is an opportunity for schools to bring along a group of their students to experience a live theatre production that has been written especially for children to be performed by children. If your school would like to attend please contact Lyn Sterling on 0416181003 for more information. This is a show for the whole family. Come along and celebrate the wonderful work of our youth theatre kids. Tickets are now on sale at www.trybooking.com.

Bowls Organiser David Thomas welcomed 42 ladies on another beautiful warm day of lovely sunshine. Today we bowled Versatility Triples where each team member bowls 7 Ends in each position. Positions were selected using a Deck of Cards, a nice surprise to meet team members, I got Jokers!! Bowls Educator Robyn Butcher gave an interesting talk on Possession of the Rink. Winners on Rink 13, Di MacPherson, Anna Stewart and Sue Beavan. Runners-up Rink 10, Carmel Price, Lisa Grice and Sue Morgan. Rink 12, Janet McKay, Helen Rees and Nancy White. Lucky Losers Rink 13, Judy Davis, Gwen Ware and Lyn Hardy. Other winning teams, Gai Gibson, Pat Weekes and Noleen Taylor. Gloria Harper, Raija Johnston and Jenny Blyth. Tricia Wheeler, Michelle Weekes and Rae Fayle, Robyn Butcher, Sonia Frey and Karen Signor. Money Club winners on 38, Anna Stewart, 28, Noleen Taylor. Well done to Stingrays Grade 4 men’s Pennant Team who had a win 48/32 over Tomakin Grade 3. Grade 3 had bye. President Sue Beavan notified change of dates for State Carnival to 6th/10th May 2024, Champion of Champion Singles 13th/16th May. Tuesday 12th September our last day before Unification with men’s Club members will be a special day. A photo will be taken so everyone to wear uniform also badges can be worn as this will be the last time in this format. Winners, Di MacPherson, Sue Beavan, Anna Stewart.

CHARITY DAY – 4 Person Medley Ambrose Sponsored by: Tuross Pharmacy and Tuross Post Office On Tuesday 29 August 2023, 60 players competed in a 4 person Medley Ambrose competition with all proceeds going to Moruya District Hospital Auxilliary. The weather was perfect and the game was enjoyed by all, with lots of fun and games along the course, finishing with a delicious lunch. There was a raffle with fabulous prizes, games played and lots of tasty home made goodies to purchase. Results were: The winning team with a net score of 53.25 were Brad and Leonie Doolan and Rob and Pauline Nash. 2nd place team with a net score of 53.38 were Terry and Cathy Milliken and Derek Hoare and Darleen Sovran. 3rd place team with a net score of 55.25 were Samantha Dryden and Marcel Kors and Graham Moore and Des Jackson. Nearest the pins were: On the 2nd Paul Coffey On the 4th Julie Barningham On the 6th Kevin Reilly On the 11th Marcel Kors Longest Drive on the 9th went to Samantha Dryden and also on the 9th Jim Wade. Image: Brad Doolan, Leonie Doolan, Pauline Nash and Rob Nash.

Over 200 artists and performers have gathered for the South Coast’s biggest arts festival, River of Art, with a record number of events programmed across the 10 day program this September. Musicians Ash Grunwald, Robyn Martin and Dan Cully are among those making their way to Eurobodalla, with public art by space beautician Happy Decay, digital animations by Dunk0tron and a huge program of curated exhibitions featuring established local and visiting artists. Exhibition spaces are both geographically and spatially diverse, from the region’s biggest venues to the tiniest studio tucked away in a quiet coastal hamlet. Starting with the launch of the River of Art Prize exhibition on September 15, the program has are more than 120 curated exhibitions, live gigs, theatre, workshops and open studios between Batemans Bay and Bermagui. The festival concludes with Luminous: Celebrating Place, at Moruya Showground from 4pm on September 23. Happy Decay, Mark Ward, Megan Dixon Dawes, Castaway Textiles with Jo Victoria “Artists are collaborating in almost every town and village, there is already quite a buzz,” said Leanne Joyce, Festival Chair. “Some are repainting their gallery spaces for exhibitions, others are investing in new tools and dozens have created workshops and talks to share their skills.” The Art Trail is open each week day, with two big weekends featuring dozens of events from Ash Grunwald at Smokey Dans in Tomakin to outdoor theatre in The Adventures of Snugglepot and Cuddlepie at Eurobodalla Botanic Gardens. “Our art after dark finale, Luminous has an incredibly diverse program with a series of digital projections and installations, some exciting roving performers, art market and live music from local and visiting musicians on two stages.” “Local brewers, winemakers and distillers will be there, along with a variety of sweet and savoury treats and larger meals from local caterers and foodies.” The Luminous Lounge will offer the ultimate experience with exclusive catering, bar, seating and a curated program. Ash Grunwald, September 16.Robyn Martin, Luminous: September 23Dan Cully, Luminous, September 23 Plan your trip now, the new website has an itinerary building tool and there’s still time to book accommodation in a range of cosy farm stays, luxurious hotels and quirky B&Bs. “When you combine the Art Trail with opportunities to see the migrating whales and great lunch stops it makes for a perfect roadtrip or day out with your friends,” Leanne said. “Even locals are planning overnight stays along the Art Trail, there’s so much happening and it’s a great way to have an easy holiday and support small business.” Mandy Hillson New to the program this year is an invitational exhibition titled ‘Homage to Home and Place’ featuring works by the region’s established artists. On exhibition at the Basil Sellers Exhibition Centre in Moruya, it includes works by 11 established local artists across a range of mediums. The program includes painters Geoffrey Odgers, Grace Paleg, Dave Ramsland, Catherine Speed and Barb McConchie, paper maker Mandy Hillson, textile artist Margaret Ainscow, fine art photographer Corin Rossouw and 3D artists Di Appleby, Jenni Bourke, and David Walker. Other notable exhibitions include ‘Crevices’ at the Durras Progress Hall, ‘Familiar’ at the Mechanics Institute in Moruya, and ‘Capture’ at the School of Arts Gallery in Narooma. There are also more opportunities to meet and learn from the artists, with a series of seven Artist in Conversation events added to dozens of workshops and exhibition launches. “Everyone has a creative spark,” Leanne said. “It can be hard to find it and nurture it but it is so rewarding and we are so lucky to have these guides and teachers living in our community.” “Time and time again we hear stories of how one person’s decision to nurture their creativity has become a source of healing and change, for themselves and their human and natural environment.” Tickets are on sale now at www.riverofART.com.au. Bus bookings will close at 10pm, Wednesday, September 20 to allow for administration. Food vendors and artists are encouraged to apply now for a stall at https://www.riverofart.com.au/luminous-river-of-art-stallholder-application-2023

.There were 27 bowlers on the green on another lovely warm morning and it did rain a little last night. Vice-President Terry Montgomerie welcomed everyone including 5 visitors, John Blackley, Peter and Keith Mills from Corowa, no relation, Murray Scown from Rutherglen and Ian Biddolph Club Malua. Terry also mentioned what a fabulous job our greenkeepers do each Sunday morning on the greens. Winners were those with Least Winning Ends, “ Trish the Dish” Wheeler and Trevor “Magpie” Innes. News from Jennie and Steven, having a great time away with still 5 weeks to go, lucky them. Runners-up,” Moby Dick “ Morley and Tony “ Dobbo” Dobson sharing game with “Mad Max” Gurtner. Magpie selected Rink 2 to try for Jackpot, Skip, visitor Keith Mills cut cards but no luck, just 8 of Hearts. Other winning teams, “ KC” Crowe and Millsy. Rolls and Hot Lips sharing a half game with Murray Scown. Peter Cornelly and Karen “Jamesy” James. Janet “Bert” Smith and Ellie Crompton with 8 ends all. Lucky number winners on 3 Magpie, 27 Smoothie. Happy Birthday greetings this week to Milka Starkovski. Everyone welcome to Sunday morning Twist Tops, cards called around 8.30am, 4474 7019. Winners & Runners-up, Max Gurtner, Dick Morley, Tricia Wheeler, Trevor Innes and Tony Dobson.

Under the guidance of Mr. C. Carter, Miss Dulcie Louttit has passed successfully her examination for entrance to Hereford House Teachers’ College. Mitchell Brothers have just installed a fine machine at their Narooma Sawmill. It is a contrivance for emptying the sawdust trucks. This enterprising firm intends putting a tractor on the road shortly for log hauling. an image of the Mitchell sawmill employees On Tuesday last the Federal Minister for Works (Mr. Stewart) pulled the lever that worked the steam shovel that turned the sod that marked another era in Canberra’s history. It was 12th March, 1913 (10 years ago) that lady Denman named the Federal city “Canberra,” Lord Denman, Mr. Andrew Fisher, then Prime Minister, and Mr. King O’Malley being present on that occasion. A Correspondent writes that the Mosquito Bay district [now Malua Bay] is suffering severely from the result of drought during last summer and autumn. Being hilly country, it was then too dry and hard to plough to grow winter feed, and farmers are now buying on the Sydney market in an effort to save at least some of their milking cows. As heavy frosts are unknown, such fodders as sorghum, saccaline, etc., can be cut quite green right through the winter months. Some dairymen have had the misfortune to lose at least 50 per cent of their herds, which does not help to brighten their prospects for the coming spring. However, in spite of adverse conditions, we hear that an effort is to be made to re-open the co-operative cheese factory, which owing to the scarcity of milk, was only manufacturing for about four months, after being opened in December of last year. … Influenza is the uninvited guest of nearly every household in the district and our doctors are having a strenuous time. Mr. Albert Veitch of Nelligen, met with a severe and painful accident through an ironbark block of wood flying off the saw bench and striking him. The force of the blow fractured his jaw-bone. The victim, who was attended by Dr. Cutler, is progressing favorably. Mogo. (From our Correspondent) It is some time since such an institution as a Progress Association existed at Mogo. Mr. H. Molloy is President, Mr. S. Veitch Secretary, Mr. A. J. Annetts Treasurer, with powers to assist the Secretary where required, Messrs. G. Veitch, Senr., and T. Hawke, Senr., Vice-Presidents. … Many local requirements are receiving attention. Bodalla. (From our Correspondent) Mrs. John Connolly, Senr., who has been ailing for several months, passed peacefully away on Sunday morning in the presence of all the members of her family. … She came from England in the early days with the Mort family and lived with them for some years. She leaves a widow and grown up family to mourn the loss of a loving wife and mother. Extracted from the Moruya Examiner by the Moruya and District Historical Society Inc.

A new series of vegetable growing classes for small-scale market gardeners aiming to increase production by using sustainable organic practices, and backyard gardeners who want to take their knowledge to the next level, is being offered by SAGE NSW in Moruya from September to December. Participants will learn how to short cut the journey to growing food efficiently and economically, and avoid costly and time-consuming mistakes. Bookings can be made for all five one day and two-day classes in the masterclass series at a discounted price, or they can be booked individually. “Our aim is to support and encourage the success of potential and existing gardeners and small-scale growers,” said Alison Walsh - SAGE educator. “The presenters have a wealth of knowledge and experience and are committed to teaching practical, relevant and useful skills and the small class sizes guarantee a personalised and hands on approach for all shapes and sizes of vegetable growing enterprises,” said Alison. The classes will be held at Moruya at the SAGE Garden and Stepping Stone Farm and presenters include: Joyce Wilkie - SAGE Stepping Stone Farm educator and manager, Fraser Bayley - Old Mill Road BioFarm, and Alison Walsh - SAGE educator and long time home gardener. Lesson topics in the Masterclass series cover organic market gardening, garden design, bed preparation, plant management, maintenance and propagation, irrigation, harvesting and post-harvest care. Also on offer are six Friday afternoon sessions during the growing season. These can be booked individually and will cover - growing tomatoes, eggplants, and capsicums; hoeing techniques; growing herbs; pruning and trellising Solanaceae; soil testing; and the Chicory Family. Image: Fraser Bayley talks about growing with last year’s students - Denise Bashall, Sandra Makdessi, Pamela Argall, Ian Bashall, Shauna Moses, Karen Ryan, and Megan Hughes. Image by Helen Okley - used with permission.

After a sell out night in 2022, the South Durras Curry Night is back! A three course Curry dinner will be served to you at your table where you can relax with old friends or meet new people. Dinner will include a tasting menu of 8 main meal curries and cater for vegan, dairy and gluten free diets. Enjoy a sample of Bollywood dancing and join in with an easy, step by step lesson. Come dressed in Indian style if you'd like to. BYO drinks. Please advise of dietary requirements when booking. All proceeds from the evening will be donated to Project Didi Australia - Empowering women and girls in Nepal to live with hope, dignity and independence after trafficking and violence. Tickets $45 per person at Eventbrite. Sorry, no refunds after 14th October.

Friends of the Eurobodalla Regional Botanic Garden (ERBG), in partnership with the Eurobodalla Shire Council, invite photographers to enter this annual competition. All entrants have a chance to win prizes and have their images selected for exhibition and inclusion in the 2024 Botanic Garden Calendar. Entry to the competition is free. Images must be taken in the botanic garden during the last 12 months. Entries are now open Entries close: 29 September 2023, 4pm Photographic competition rules, submission instructions, entry form and photo consent form (265.5 KB) Sections and prizes The competition will award three prizes in the junior section (under 18 years) and four prizes in the open section. The public will have the opportunity to vote on their favourite image, which will win the People’s Choice Award. All images included in the 2023 exhibition will be available for sale to the public. Open section - the first-place winner in each of the four categories will receive $300. Junior section - three prizes will be awarded: $250 - first prize $100 - second prize $50 - third prize. The People’s Choice Award winner will receive $250. Winners will be announced at the opening of the exhibition and calendar launch on 20 October 2023. The People’s Choice Award winner will be announced at the close of the exhibit. Categories Open section Flowers, foliage and fungi. Trees and landscapes. Wildlife - all animals, birds, reptiles and insects. People in the garden. Junior section The junior section accepts photographs of any subject or category. Rules and conditions of entry To be eligible for exhibition and judging, all entries must comply with these rules and conditions: A maximum of ten high resolution entries - they can be in one or over all the categories. No printed images are required. All images are to have been taken over the last 12 months and within the Eurobodalla Regional Botanic Garden. Entries submitted to previous ERBG photographic competitions are not eligible for entry. All entrants must sign the ERBG Photo Consent Form on this page. Competition organisers reserve the right to refuse any entry or move an entry to another category. The decision of the judges is final, and no correspondence will be entered into. Should the entries in any category fall below the standard required by organisers and judges, the organisers reserve the right not to award prizes. Competition organisers will limit the number of entries exhibited. Competition organisers reserve the right to select the final entries for the 2024 Botanic Garden Calendar. Competition organisers will select, print and mount in A3, all entries eligible for exhibition. All exhibited prints will remain the property of ERBG. A condition of entry is that submission of images gives automatic consent to the ERBG to use those images for exhibition, advertising or fundraising purposes. More information For more information about the photographic competition, contact our visitor centre: T: 02 4471 2544

Welcome to this week’s editorial, This week we saw representation at NSW Parliament House supporting the establishment of an alliance, Coastal Residents United, to defend small coastal towns and pockets of sensitive and endangered coastal bushland from ‘inappropriate development’ Including the many presented petitions gathered from community groups up and down the New South Wales coast were two from the Dalmeny Matters Group and the Friends of Coila. While I am not supportive of the cheek by jowl, ticky tacky subdivisions we are now seeing being built on pocket sized blocks, I am well aware that by building two storey clusters devoid of trees with a 25m asset protection zone to keep bushfires at bay. I am aware that in doing so maximises the utilisation of existing infrastructure (water and sewer). In filling is a way to centralise population spread. In the case of Dalmeny Matters the proposed subdivision will have to tick all current conditions required under legislation. Yes, there will be trees destroyed. But the development will maximise the use of existing infrastructure and may well spread the rate burden. The reality is that Narooma is growing at a rate that Council has not expected. Their role is to find, and service, land to accommodate new comers. They know the codes and will ensure that are applied by the developer. FACT: There is a demand for land around Narooma. It takes a review of the LEP (a long process) to identify where urban expansion might be best placed. For the minute the focus is on Dalmeny. Question: If NOT Dalmeny then WHERE? If not Coila WHERE? The Coila Lake development has been on the books since 1984. Every newcomer to the town hears of it. For decades it has laid dormant. Legally dormant. But now the market demand has woken it. The development is now progressing. The community has been given an opportunity to have a say and as a result some reasonable modifications have been made to the plans. But there is a faction calling it a Zombie. The fact is the current progress and the progress to date are in accord with the NSW Planning laws. This week’s launch of the Coastal Residents United group failed, I believe, in not declaring a motion that could be voted on in Parliament. Something along the lines of “I move that, from this day forth, Zombie developments and proposed developments deemed inappropriate be reviewed and subsequently halted. We acknowledge that these developments were approved by this Government and as such we have calculated that a notional budget of $19 Gazillion dollars be put aside for compensation to developers and for the purchase of these properties as public reserves to be own and managed by the State.” No budget? Then, are they wanting no compensation to be paid and the land just given freely? So without a Motion to Parliament it is so much hot air with not intent to alter Legislation. And if there was a budget, it would have to be considerable, and be paid by all NSW taxpayers. It reminds me of the recently poorly thought out motion to council last week that sought to have “Vote YES” placards emblazoned across the shire on Shire assets. Dunny Blocks, Sewer Pump stations, community halls, sports buildings board walks and pathways. But the motion came with no budget. Added to that it would have breached Council’s own electioneering code. But didn’t they get narky when Councilors voted on an amended motion that said something along the lines of ‘we have a bloody good website with links to credible information and we recommend every one go and have a read and make their own decision’ Fair enough, but not for the narky with their defeated flawed motion, leaving the chamber with calls of Shame Shame Shame, and with their principle resigning the Council’s Aboriginal Committee soon after. Now there is a stream of hate mail coming in to those councillors who dared say NO to the ill prepared motion. You, I, all of us, will have our vote, and when we do hopefully our vote will be well informed and based on credible data. The last thing we need is for a Council (600 +) who might well not support the YES vote 100% to claim the “Royal WE” supporting the YES camp with a shire wide wash of electioneering placards. Such a placard would falsely state that every single employee at Council supports the YES vote which is rather presumptive. Imagine a equivalent placard emblazoned on your local dunny block that says “Don’ think. Let us influence you.” That’s what they want but were denied it. Councillors made the right call and we should respect that. Now let’s see the YES folk electioneer by following the rules and funding their own campaign. Until next—Lei